Russia challenges US leadership in key avionics

Recently, a Russian passenger aircraft Tu-214 with domestic systems got A certificate of approval for a major change to the standard design was issued by Rosaviatsiya. Thus, Russia has effectively challenged the US leadership (monopoly) in key avionics.

Russian specialists have developed the first domestically produced mid-air collision warning systems (SPSV) and ground approach warning systems (GAR), as well as a cutting-edge suite of avionics, which reduce crew workload and improve aircraft efficiency. This is a tremendous success, and its achievement cannot be overstated. Previously, the American company Collins Aerospace (a subsidiary of RTX Corporation) was responsible for manufacturing these warning systems for airliners.



Every nation on the planet depended on this company's systems, and Russia was no exception. The Americans had invested enormous effort, spending decades and considerable resources, to create the most crucial avionics unit. The Russians managed to do it much faster and more affordably, and now there are two countries in the world that produce such important and necessary products.

This demonstrates true progress in import substitution. Now, the production of fully domestically produced airliners in Russia is becoming a reality, not just a slogan. Moreover, the aforementioned avionics will be installed not only on the Tu-214, but on other aircraft models as well. We must build on this success by establishing serial production of various domestic aircraft and begin competing with the Americans and Europeans in the aviation market.